Senior Buyer

7 days ago

Auburn, Washington, United States Inalfa Roof Systems Group Full time
About Inalfa Roof Systems Group

We are a world-leading supplier of OEM automotive roof systems, dedicated to delivering high-quality products and services to our customers.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Buyer - Stampings to join our team in the Inalfa NA Region. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for leading all activities on behalf of Inalfa for assigned commodities, in conjunction with our global buying strategies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and Implement Procurement Strategies

Develop, implement, and communicate procurement strategies to support the company's regional and global objectives. Identify, select, and maintain suppliers that provide high-quality products and services at a competitive price, while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct for the assigned commodity.

Achieve Cost Reduction Objectives

Achieve annual cost reduction objectives for the assigned commodity by negotiation, resourcing, or Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE). Analyze market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and prepare market analysis reports for the assigned commodity.

Utilize Cost Analysis and Negotiation Techniques

Utilize appropriate cost analysis, negotiation, and purchasing techniques to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service. Initiate, lead, and manage cost reduction initiatives, ensuring detailed cost analysis and negotiations are performed to achieve best value.

Review Purchase Orders and Contracts

Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy. Find synergies between Regional Commodity and Operations/Project Purchasing, identifying and seizing opportunities to leverage suppliers for further cost reductions on existing business in exchange for new business.

Provide Regular Reports

Provide regular reports identifying activities, accomplishments, and commodity strategy for the assigned commodity. Participate with Supplier Quality Department in supplier development and supplier systems and quality audits.

Schedule and Lead Business Reviews

Schedule and lead strategic business reviews annually with key suppliers. Support the project team during kick-off review meetings related to the assigned commodity. Proactively support, control, and coordinate regional change management process for the assigned commodity.

Support Supplier Escalation Problem Solving

Support and participate in the supplier escalation problem-solving team for all regional operations.

Requirements
  • Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university, preferred. 2-3 (level II), 3-5 (Sr.) years related experience and/or technical background.

Negotiating Skills

Negotiating skills are necessary to get best overall value. Must understand cost drivers of product assigned for proper analytics.

Market Understanding

Must understand the market in automotive or relevant manufacturing industry. Must possess a technical acumen. Preferably knowledge of contractual language and contracts.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret English general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Work Environment

This employee regularly works in an office environment. Occasionally the employee works in the manufacturing area around moving mechanical equipment and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Travel

Ability to travel internationally as required and determined by business demand. Current expected travel approximately 10%. Mainly local.

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